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chemicals the work with two types of cannabinoid receptors, type 1 (CB1) located in the brain and type 2 (CB2) located in the peripheral immune system. (Parkinson.org 2) There are two different molecules that interact with the plants receptors called agonists and antagonists. They both collaborate by sending a natural receptor that causes the “calming effect”. Therefore, releasing a chemical release throughout the body, giving the patient total control of movement leaving rare to no signs of…

Introduction Osteoporosis, a preventable and treatable disease, affects both men and women in the geriatric population. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases, osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.1 Geriatric patients are more at risk of developing osteoporosis due to increased age and a decrease…

“It is the weight, not numbers of experiments that is to be regarded”1. As Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history, states – the design of an experiment is very important. Therefore, aspiring scientists must learn about many different types of techniques and its applications. Over the past six weeks, students were exposed to six experts discussing different fields of research but their studies contained many overlapping qualities. Some common topics discussed were…

Abilify® (aripiprazole), a partial dopamine agonist, is an atypical antipsychotic drug, or second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), with additional antidepressant qualities. It has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression as an add-on treatment when the main antidepressant is not effective enough(1,3, 5). Aripiprazole is also used to treat symptoms of mood swings, aggression, irritability, and irritability associated with autistic disorder in pediatric…

Preterm delivery is a terrible problem that plagues the United States, as well as many other countries worldwide. Preterm delivery of infants remains one of the most intractable problems that contributes to perinatal morbidity and mortality (Slattery & Morrison, 2002). This issue contributes to a large amount of cost towards the health industry. The definition of preterm delivery is, “…those [deliveries] that occur at less than 37 weeks’ gestational age; however, the low-gestational…

Over the last ten years there has been a rapid shift in society, technology, responsibilities and expectations that cause physiological imbalances and stress in individuals, especially those who are pre disposed. Stress triggers from society can create addiction epidemics such as the abuse of painkiller medication. Stress caused by pain has lead to the over prescription of opioid’s which are usually prescribed for managing chronic pain. Long-term affects of opioids on the metabolism and…

What is comparative anatomy, and what can we gain from it? Comparative anatomy is Organisms that are closely related to one another share many anatomical similarities. Sometimes the similarities are conspicuous, as between crocodiles and alligators, but in other cases considerable study is needed for a full appreciation of relationships like in cats and humans. Many anatomy students will end dissecting a cat long before they go near a human cadaver, there are many reasons for this such as lack…

Sophocles’ Oedipus the King presents the tragic story and life of the once highly acclaimed king named Oedipus. During the time the drama was produced, the Greeks were fascinated with the idea of a “tragic hero”—a man whose greatness and power eventually caused the downfall of the character. In Oedipus the King, the chorus served as one of the most important characters in relaying this ironic idea. The chorus was a specialized group of up to 50 men who danced and animated specific scenes during…

We have all heard of the horrible side effects of smoking cigarettes for most of our lives. For the past several decades, there have been numerous anti-tobacco campaigns warning people about the harm they are bringing to themselves and others. Although we know the risks associated with cigarettes, there are still so many people today who do damage to their bodies by smoking. We must ask ourselves why nothing is being done to ban something so toxic. There is, however, a simple solution to this…

manufacturer, along with others, now uses HFA (hyrdofluoroalkane) instead of CFC’s as a propellant in their meter dose inhalers since there were concerns about CFC’s contributing to ozone depletion (Swisher, n.d.). Albuterol works by acting as an agonist of β2 adrenergic receptors responsible for bronchodilation, uterine relaxation, and vasodilation of the arterioles in the lungs, heart, and skeletal muscle (Usher, n.d.c). Albuterol, used primarily as a rescue inhaler, utilizes the…